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/** * Component prompts for KiCAD MCP server * * These prompts guide the LLM in providing assistance with component-related tasks * in KiCAD PCB design. */ import { McpServer } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/mcp.js'; import { z } from 'zod'; import { logger } from '../logger.js'; /** * Register component prompts with the MCP server * * @param server MCP server instance */ export function registerComponentPrompts(server: McpServer): void { logger.info('Registering component prompts'); // ------------------------------------------------------ // Component Selection Prompt // ------------------------------------------------------ server.prompt( "component_selection", { requirements: z.string().describe("Description of the circuit requirements and constraints") }, () => ({ messages: [ { role: "user", content: { type: "text", text: `You're helping to select components for a circuit design. Given the following requirements: {{requirements}} Suggest appropriate components with their values, ratings, and footprints. Consider factors like: - Power and voltage ratings - Current handling capabilities - Tolerance requirements - Physical size constraints and package types - Availability and cost considerations - Thermal characteristics - Performance specifications For each component type, recommend specific values and provide a brief explanation of your recommendation. If appropriate, suggest alternatives with different trade-offs.` } } ] }) ); // ------------------------------------------------------ // Component Placement Strategy Prompt // ------------------------------------------------------ server.prompt( "component_placement_strategy", { components: z.string().describe("List of components to be placed on the PCB") }, () => ({ messages: [ { role: "user", content: { type: "text", text: `You're helping with component placement for a PCB layout. Here are the components to place: {{components}} Provide a strategy for optimal placement considering: 1. Signal Integrity: - Group related components to minimize signal path length - Keep sensitive signals away from noisy components - Consider appropriate placement for bypass/decoupling capacitors 2. Thermal Management: - Distribute heat-generating components - Ensure adequate spacing for cooling - Placement near heat sinks or vias for thermal dissipation 3. EMI/EMC Concerns: - Separate digital and analog sections - Consider ground plane partitioning - Shield sensitive components 4. Manufacturing and Assembly: - Component orientation for automated assembly - Adequate spacing for rework - Consider component height distribution Group components functionally and suggest a logical arrangement. If possible, provide a rough sketch or description of component zones.` } } ] }) ); // ------------------------------------------------------ // Component Replacement Analysis Prompt // ------------------------------------------------------ server.prompt( "component_replacement_analysis", { component_info: z.string().describe("Information about the component that needs to be replaced") }, () => ({ messages: [ { role: "user", content: { type: "text", text: `You're helping to find a replacement for a component that is unavailable or needs to be updated. Here's the original component information: {{component_info}} Consider these factors when suggesting replacements: 1. Electrical Compatibility: - Match or exceed key electrical specifications - Ensure voltage/current/power ratings are compatible - Consider parametric equivalents 2. Physical Compatibility: - Footprint compatibility or adaptation requirements - Package differences and mounting considerations - Size and clearance requirements 3. Performance Impact: - How the replacement might affect circuit performance - Potential need for circuit adjustments 4. Availability and Cost: - Current market availability - Cost comparison with original part - Lead time considerations Suggest suitable replacement options and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. Include any circuit modifications that might be necessary.` } } ] }) ); // ------------------------------------------------------ // Component Troubleshooting Prompt // ------------------------------------------------------ server.prompt( "component_troubleshooting", { issue_description: z.string().describe("Description of the component or circuit issue being troubleshooted") }, () => ({ messages: [ { role: "user", content: { type: "text", text: `You're helping to troubleshoot an issue with a component or circuit section in a PCB design. Here's the issue description: {{issue_description}} Use the following systematic approach to diagnose the problem: 1. Component Verification: - Check component values, footprints, and orientation - Verify correct part numbers and specifications - Examine for potential manufacturing defects 2. Circuit Analysis: - Review the schematic for design errors - Check for proper connections and signal paths - Verify power and ground connections 3. Layout Review: - Examine component placement and orientation - Check for adequate clearances - Review trace routing and potential interference 4. Environmental Factors: - Consider temperature, humidity, and other environmental impacts - Check for potential EMI/RFI issues - Review mechanical stress or vibration effects Based on the available information, suggest likely causes of the issue and recommend specific steps to diagnose and resolve the problem.` } } ] }) ); // ------------------------------------------------------ // Component Value Calculation Prompt // ------------------------------------------------------ server.prompt( "component_value_calculation", { circuit_requirements: z.string().describe("Description of the circuit function and performance requirements") }, () => ({ messages: [ { role: "user", content: { type: "text", text: `You're helping to calculate appropriate component values for a specific circuit function. Here's the circuit description and requirements: {{circuit_requirements}} Follow these steps to determine the optimal component values: 1. Identify the relevant circuit equations and design formulas 2. Consider the design constraints and performance requirements 3. Calculate initial component values based on ideal behavior 4. Adjust for real-world factors: - Component tolerances - Temperature coefficients - Parasitic effects - Available standard values Present your calculations step-by-step, showing your work and explaining your reasoning. Recommend specific component values, explaining why they're appropriate for this application. If there are multiple valid approaches, discuss the trade-offs between them.` } } ] }) ); logger.info('Component prompts registered'); }

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